Carriage and Reach Assembly
During a typical work shift, both the reach assembly and the carriage receive a huge amount of stress. High durability of these items is absolutely necessary to be able to ensure that the truck keeps productivity levels high. Yale reach devices are designed utilizing heavy-duty parts for long life and durability. The reach assembly is cushioned at the end of the stroke for great durability and better operator ergonomics. Also, superior visibility is provided with the optimal hose routing and the open carriage design.
The Reach Assembly Rear Carrier provides durability and rigidity by being mounted on angled load rollers so as to resist side to side forces. Moreover, the stronger inner frame assembly helps to withstand shocks and vibration while handling load. The side weldments on the thick inner frame have also been designed for durability.
The Reach Arm Mechanism is made up of tapered roller bearings at reach mechanism pivot points. The pivot points help to decrease the movement side to side and the twisting of the reach assembly during rough tasks. To be able to reduce carriage twisting, dual reach cylinders are mounted. There are key pivot points which have grease fittings in order to guarantee longer service life by providing lubrication.
Routed through a flexible track in order to lessen potential damage and binding are various hoses and wires. The carriage is another important component. There is Reduced Carriage Travel Speed provided with Carriage Extended option in order to stop high speed travel with the reach assembly extended. This helps to decrease stress on the reach mechanism itself.
Mast
A vital part to both the truck's overall uptime and the operator's confidence come from the mast's rigidity and durability. This is especially true at the tall lift heights where the reach trucks operate. The mast needs to be very rigid to withstand any twisting caused by the truck's motion or any off-center loading problems. The mast should be sure it is able to lower and rise in a smooth way with the least power consumption.